Thread: First Solo Hunt Coming Up

Not wanting to put you off but I went around this time last year and saw no sign on the tracks of the ngamuwahine loop track.

I usually base my initial judgement of the area on that.

You may be better off with wairere falls. Get up early to beat the tourists and if you walk towards the North South track you can't miss the clearings.

Very flat so easy to get lost but remember to slowly walk West and you'll find the North South track.

Originally Posted by Russian 22.

Not wanting to put you off but I went around this time last year and saw no sign on the tracks of the ngamuwahine loop track.

I usually base my initial judgement of the area on that.

You may be better off with wairere falls. Get up early to beat the tourists and if you walk towards the North South track you can't miss the clearings.

Very flat so easy to get lost but remember to slowly walk West and you'll find the North South track.

I have wondered for some time about those that hunt the top of the Wairere falls why they don't cross the stream at the base of that bloody great hill on the left and hunt their way to the top instead of climbing those 300 + steps and avoid the trampers.

Originally Posted by DavidGunn

I have wondered for some time about those that hunt the top of the Wairere falls why they don't cross the stream at the base of that bloody great hill on the left and hunt their way to the top instead of climbing those 300 + steps and avoid the trampers.

There's the ancient Maori track. That's hardly used

Originally Posted by Russian 22.

There's the ancient Maori track. That's hardly used

You can bet-your-boots Maori took the line of least resistance when making a track over the Kaimai's...surprising that is not the one followed.

Originally Posted by Russian 22.

There's the ancient Maori track. That's hardly used

It's farking steep. Worth a wander first light this time of year though, few deer get taken of the faces there.

Originally Posted by Nick-D

It's farking steep. Worth a wander first light this time of year though, few deer get taken of the faces there.

I'll keep that in mind!

Another aspect to consider while hunting solo:

When you're hunting alone, there's nobody there to monitor or criticize your decision making. Maintaining self awareness is crucial, despite it being elusive at the best of times. When it comes to making important decisions, give it plenty of thought, and be your own harshest critic. Know yourself and take relevant precautions. I.e are you an impulsive person in general (maybe spend a bit more time making decisions). Do you have a bit of an ego (closely monitor how hard you're pushing yourself or your levels of idealism).